Dog Boarding in Franktown

We live in Highlands Ranch with our buddy Mitros and little Bayou; both rescue pups.

We've cared for dogs for over 20 years, and have served at the Dumb Friends League as infirmary volunteers, the Polaris Husky Rescue and the Colorado Dalmatian Rescue as foster parents and emergency transportation volunteers.

I, Stellina, work from home, where I am also conducting my PhD research. I have enough time to attend to, care and play with all four-legged friends, both yours and ours; while Russell is the walk-the-pooch master.

Do allow us the opportunity and great pleasure to serve you and your best furry friends.

Additional services:

-- Elderly dog & special-needs care

-- Baths

-- Available on most holidays

-- Last minute host requests

-- Emergency transportation (within 10 miles)

Our prices reflect care for one pup. 2 or more, and extended stays enjoy a discount on all our services. Ask away!

Why I love dog sitting

For over 20 years we have been taking care of dogs. We have also served as infirmary volunteers at the Dumb Friends League, and as foster parents/emergency transportation volunteers at the Dalmatian Rescue of Colorado and the Polaris Husky Rescue.

Meet my pets

Two dogs:

- Mitros, 16 years

- Bayou, 1.5 year old

About my yard

Medium-size back yard with 6-ft. fence, trees, covered patio and partial grass.

My experience administering medication

Yes, both oral and injected

Your furry family members will enjoy a home environment with hours of one-on-one human companionship every day. They will have the option to interact with other pets and time in our enclosed backyard for a breath of fresh air.

We also have a certified groomer in our home (weekend hours only), so a bath, brush or trim can be completed before your pup's stay is completed. Doesn't everyone love a clean pup when they return home? If you can't wait for a stay, let us know, we would love to pamper your pet in-between visits too!

Don't forget about your cats and/or caged pets! We love all furry family (and some not so furry), so don't forget to ask us about them too.

Just a few disclosures:

Please note that we often book months in advance, so don't delay! We take reservations on a first booked basis and will not hold any dates outside of the Rover website.

ALL visits to our home for drop off and pick up of pets must be scheduled ahead of time. Please let us know what time frame you are expecting to arrive when making your reservation. We try our best not to have our visitors greeted by everyone in the household :-) We also prefer not to make our guests uncomfortable while waiting for your arrival.

Should a Guest's stay exceed a 24-hour period, we reserve the right to charge an additional daycare fee dependent on circumstances.

47 Years Experience Caring For Dogs.

A FLAT home for SENIORS, PUPPIES, and the MEDICALLY CHALLENGED. Over the last 47 years, my family and I have had many different pets in America and abroad: dogs and cats, horses, dairy goats, sheep, ducks, geese, chickens, and even rabbits. Nowadays I work from home so I am here with your pups almost all of the time.

EMERGENCIES: Last minute emergencies happen. We don't like emergencies or last minute changes in our well laid plans, but that is a part of life. Please contact me and I usually am flexible enough to accommodate your last minute dog boarding needs.

HOURS OF OPERATION: My Hours for drop offs, pick ups, and Meet and Greets (which are by specific appointment times) begin at 8 am and end by 9 pm. Meet and Greets are normally held between 6 pm - 8 pm, Mon - Sat. They can last up to 20 minutes, and are also by specific appointment times. Your punctuality is appreciated. Thank you:)

FAMILY COURTESIES: I am sometimes asked if guest pups can be dropped off at 5 am or 6 am and picked up as late as 11:30 pm at night because of either early morning or late night flights. The answer is "no". Please add an extra day to your booking request or ask a friend to pick up your pup in your place at a reasonable hour by appointment. Early or late guests, of any type, set off every dog barking within my home as they are protectors, and there is something "magical" about that front door, knocking on the front door, or ringing the doorbell. Very early morning barking and very late night barking wakes up my entire household who are employed outside the home or going to school. Please, be courteous to my family. Thank you:)

PUPPIES: Yes! Who doesn't love puppies! I will take puppies under six months of age (dogs under one year of age according to Rover are charged puppy rates). See my boarding fees for puppies. They must be neutered or spayed if old enough, not in heat, crate trained, and up to date on all of their shots including bordetella or kennel cough if old enough for the oral vaccine.

CANINE SURGICAL RECOVERY: I am not a Veterinarian nor a rehabilitation center, but I do accept and care for special needs dogs which require multiple medications, specialty mixed foods, and recovering surgical canine patients. My daily boarding rate is cost adjusted upwards to $65 per day (Rover adjusts this) for the extra time, labor and physical strength that extensive orthopedic surgery recovery care requires, as in a recent guest that was 8 weeks out from spinal surgery and weighed 50 lbs.

Our flat home is excellent for senior dogs (or those with hip dysplasia, limping issues, arthritis, or are blind, or blind as well as deaf) as we have no stairs for them to climb in our ranch home. There are only two steps to navigate out to the huge backyard. We have also been a (human) medical home for many years, so medications or eye drops needed for your pet, or conditions which they have, are matters routinely addressed with care and compassion here.

Traveling can be stressful enough. Why worry about your pet while your are gone. Let us help!

We generally watch dogs in our home however will consider traveling to your home for special circumstances. Let us know what you need.

In our home sitting, we dog sit as a family. While I am responsible for your pet, all of us love and care for your pet equally. Our family includes two adult teenagers, a sweet old pitbull mix, a high energy female boxer and a rescued puppy mill mama Bichon, and 2 cats (UNKNOWN age). I am Pet CPR and First Aid Certified.

We have a large, fenced yard with plenty of shade trees and area to run and play. Our dogs love to run laps, fetch balls, and play in the water in the summer. The house dogs are: Mello, Bristol and Bijou. They love meeting new friends to play with!

In our home, we have gates into areas that dogs are not allowed (cat's room and basement) without supervision. We also have stairs in the house as well as from the back porch into the yard.

About this sitter:

My family and I have always had dogs and cats and lizards and gerbils. If my daughter, Baylee could, she would have a zoo! Mello and Bristol love attention. Bijou is still learning how to be a dog and loves her interaction with all of the visiting pups. And Bristol is a puppy herself. Baylee and Peter are your average teenagers. Lots of video games and texting, but enjoy playing fetch and walking the dogs.

Let us help take away some of your stress and worries. We can't wait to meet your family's fur babies and love them while you are away on vacation. We try to keep the dog's routine as normal as possible while you are away. If they sleep in your bed, they will sleep in our bed. Let's meet to discuss their routines. Contact us to schedule a "meet and greet".

Why I love dog sitting

Our family has always had dogs, either as children or as a family. They go camping and hiking with us. Two of our previous

family dogs were deaf and had learned sign language.

Meet my pets

Mello - Male- pitbull mix June 2012

Bichon-female-Bijou- Aug 2012

Boxer-female-Bristol-December 2015

Black House Cat - Male - Housta - unknown age

Maine Coone Cat - Female - Adele - unknown

About my yard

Our yard has 6 foot fencing. We have several large trees and bushes that provide a ton of shade. There are slopes and slants as well as flat lying areas. We have approximately 1/4 acre of land total including the front and back yards. The dogs aren't left alone in the yard. You never know what a determined dog can do.

My experience administering medication

Yes, with specific instructions and helpful hints. We can administer injections, pills, ointments, or drops.

We are Sanya and Aaron and we've both been avid lovers, trainers and caretaker of dogs, cats and other small animals since elementary school. We've also enjoyed the company of many foster dogs from Maxfund over the years.

We enjoy quiet work from home days with Toby, lounging in the sunny spot, playing tug of war and chasing squeaker toys, sniffing the neighbor dogs through the fence, playing piano and cuddling on the couch while working on the laptop.

We have doggy beds available in every room so they don't have to share if they don't want to. The back yard is large (5th of an acre), secure and cleaned every week by the poo patrol. There are plenty of water and food bowls around and always ample treats. Toby is allergic to poultry, so the treats around here are all poultry free.

We would love to watch your best friend so they don't have to be alone and sad all day, missing your companionship. You might even find they learn a new trick or two!

Holiday Bookings- can only take 1 doggie or 2 dogs. Need at least a few day stay! We would LOVE to have your best buddy over to our house! Stay at our home and get tons of love and play! They will get lots of attention and have so much fun playing with our 2 golden retrievers and pomeranian. Our dogs love to have playmates and get to hang outside when the weather permits. We have a nice dog run - perfect to run and fetch the ball! We also have a perfect house for the dogs to play indoors! The kids (my son is 15 and my daughter is 12) love to play with the doggies and I love my time at night to pet and pamper! We have a wonderful neighborhood with tons of sidewalks and trails. Call me with any questions!

About this sitter:

So happy to host dogs in our home! I have been a foster mom for a couple dogs through a rescue and loved it so we decided to start hosting! We love to take walks and are home quite a bit! We have 3 dogs, 2 kids, a husband and a wife in our house- the more the merrier!

We have been hosting now for almost 4 years and we are all loving it! The dogs enjoy playmates- the kids enjoy playmates and Brian and I enjoy the companions! We have had some of the best dogs and I really hope we can have your buddy or buddies join us! We love to have siblings!!!!

Why I love dog sitting

My whole life I have loved animals! We had dogs growing up and as soon as I could have my own as an adult my husband and I got a Golden Retriever. We have lost our first, but got a second and also a Pomeranian. We would LOVE to have your best buddy over to our house! Stay at our home and get tons of love and play! They will get lots of attention and have so much fun playing with our golden retriever and pomeranian.

About my yard

We have a good size yard. Our big dog digs so he is fenced off into a run with an upper and lower deck.

Hello and welcome to our home! My name is Suzanne and I live in Parker with my labrador retreiver, "Stanley". He is 6 yrs. old, is well-behaved and loves having visitors over to play. We have a nice size fenced backyard, with 2 dog runs off the house. Our walkout basement has 2 dog doors that lead into the runs/backyard.

A stay here means lots of playtime in the yard, or toys in the basement (depending on the weather), and at least one 1/2 hour walk per stay. Your dog will be safely secured in our home at night, with any personal bedding and toys you provide.

Of course we will serve the food you supply, and make sure clean and fresh water is always available. Treats may be given with your permission. We always poop scoop right away in order to keep a clean and healthy environment for your dog!

I am certified in K9 First-Aid & CPR, through Colorado CPR & AED. I am also a Certified Canine Therapeutic Massage Therapist! I have always enjoyed caring for dogs and dog walking. I have had dogs all my life! Dogs are my passion, my career, and my inspiration to always do what is best.

Please be sure your dog, "plays well with others"; as I cannot accept aggressive dogs.

PLEASE READ Rover.com BOARDING POLICIES:

Overnight rates cover a 24hr. period.

My policy: Any pick-up that exceeds the 24 hr. cycle, will be charged an additional daycare fee up to $25.00.

My hours are: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for daycare. AFTER 6pm pick up for DAYCARE WILL COST $10 each additional 1/2 hour. I appreciate 7:00 a.m. drop off and - 6:00 p.m. FOR BOARDING PICK UP. (This is a business run out of our home, and we do appreciate some evening down time for the consideration of our neighbors quiet time as well) . Earlier/later times can usually be accommodated (fee) upon prior notice.

PLEASE REQUEST A MEET-N-GREET WITH DATE/TIME OPTIONS IF YOU ARE INQUIRING AS A GUEST FOR THE FIRST TIME. I will respond to your meet-n-greet quickly if you have your dog's profile filled out and all looks like a good match. Once we have a chance to meet, I will ask you to submit your Reservation Request, upon acceptance you will be all set to go!

Once you have become a client with me, all future bookings are simply a Reservation Request that I respond to right away. Make sure to visit "My Calendar" before requesting a reservation to confirm that dates are open.

While your dog is on Vacay, I like to send all correspondence as pictures and quick messages on the Rover Cards. You are welcome to respond as much or as little as you like. You may call or text to check on your dog if you prefer and I will respond as quickly as possible.

Look forward to Hosting your dog while you are away! Thanks for considering us!

It had been close to three years that we had been without a dog when I started dog sitting through Rover.com. Rover has been a great way to fill that void. Well after several years of dog sitting and meeting so many different and wonderful dogs, we decided to get our own dog again. We missed having a dog full time in our home and it was sad when the dogs we were sitting went home. We picked a dog we feel will be a great friend to all our doggie clients.

One of the things I like best about Rover, is the ability to interact with all different types of breeds. No stay will ever be ordinary because every dog has an unique personality. I cannot wait to meet yours.

We live in a great neighborhood with lots of walking trails, close to a great dog park (Glendale Open Space) and a huge six foot fenced backyard where we can use Chuckit! to provide dogs lots of exercise and hone their retrieving skills or mine!

My mom and I run a full time horse rescue that not only takes care of horses but all different types of animals including dogs, cats, goats and more. I truly love all animals. All of my animals big and small are all rescued. I will provide love and care to all animals who come to my home just like they were my own. I have a fenced in yard (6 foot tall) and a park close where we could go on walks and play ball! I’m sure you and your pets would love me and your four legged friends would have a great day! I have lots of experience with all different types of dogs and needs, and all of your pets needs will be met. I have no kids and an open house.

Very loving and reliable. I have watched dogs from 8lbs to140lbs. There is nothing sweeter to me than loving dogs. Each one of them has their own personality, the way they like to love and play. They are treated as my own. When they come to my house I am grandma to all of them. I would love to care for your babies.... I do take them for walks and dog park even though they have a big back yard to play in.I enjoy sitting in the backyard with them and playing ball or tug of war... I do give them their medicine if needed. and I can give them shots if needed.. Grandma always has toy, treats and HUGS

P.S. I Love Senior Dogs!!!!!